In an attempt to forecast enrollment, a major university hired an economist to give a "head count." One variable which she would probably emphasize more than any other in trying to forecast this is
A)how interested people are in attending college.
B)the employment opportunities that college opens up.
C)survey results on public interest in education.
D)her instinct about what the public wants.
E)tuition (the price of attending).

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Tuition (the price of attending) is likely to be the most important variable in forecasting enrollment, as it directly impacts the demand for attendance. Students will be more likely to attend if tuition is affordable, and discouraged from enrolling if it is too high.

In an Attempt to Forecast Enrollment, a Major University Hired